Finland wants to boost co-op with CELAC in energy, 5G tech

Prime Minister Petteri Orpo expressed his interest to boost cooperation with the Community of Latin American and the Caribbean states (CELAC) in the sectors of circular economy, energy efficiency and 5G technology, according to a government press release.

“Finland has excellent solutions to offer partners in areas such as the circular economy, energy efficiency and 5G technology. We want to boost cooperation with our CELAC partners in these areas,” said the Premier at the two-day European Union and the CELAC summit ended in Brussels on Tuesday.

The leaders of the EU and the CELAC met at the third EU-CELAC Summit with the view to enhance cooperation and demonstrate a shared commitment to maintaining the rules-based international order.

In his remarks, Orpo spotlighted the challenging international situation. He emphasised that the Summit must send a strong message that the EU and CELAC countries will defend the rules-based international order, international justice, democracy and human rights.

“Together we must strongly condemn Russia’s illegal war of aggression against Ukraine. Finland supports Ukraine’s independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity. It is vital that our partners do the same. It is also important to Latin America and the Caribbean for Russia to agree to continue the Black Sea Grain Initiative,” said the Prime Minister.

He emphasised the importance of cooperation in the fight against climate change and other global challenges. He also underlined the need to develop trade relations.

Orpo also stressed the importance of closer cooperation based on shared values and interests and the development of trade relations.

The Prime Minister held bilateral meetings with President of Chile Gabriel Boric, President of the Dominican Republic Luis Abinader and Prime Minister of Barbados Mia Mottley.